Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Shelby Megyeri #1419 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Performance with Consistent Elevation Challenge Shelby Megyeri completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with an elapsed time of 5:21:09, maintaining a pace of 24:02 min/mile over a distance of 13.36 miles. This race resulted in a 3-minute increase from last year's time of 5:18:25. Shelby placed 373rd in gender and 43rd in the F25-29 division out of 2049 participants. Shelby's performance started strong at the Ruxton section with a split pace of 10:17 min/mile and gradually adapted as the altitude increased, reaching finishing elevation of 14,061 feet. While the final miles above the tree line were significantly slower—as expected due to the steep incline and high elevation—focusing on maintaining energy during these stages could enhance future performance. The splits illustrate that the steepest climb segments, particularly the final 0.5 miles to the finish, saw a prolonged pace of 37:49 min/mile, emphasizing the area that could benefit from targeted training and acclimatization to high altitudes.